Recall 97V087002: 1997 GMC W4

Report received

May 22, 1997

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

266vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.

Possible consequence

This damage could result in brake fluid leakage, reducing the braking effectiveness and increasing the stopping distances.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 GMC W40 complaints